Jhumar is a very popular dance of Haryana state. Young women who have recently got married perform this dance. They celebrate their joy of married life with each other in a playful manner through this dance. This folk dance is named after a jewel that is worn on the forehead by married women called ‘Jhumar’. […]
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Dandiya Ras has its roots in Gujarat. Now, due to its popularity, it is famous all over India. This dance is mainly done in the Navratri season. Men and women gather in one place and dance with two sticks called dandiya. This dance represents both religious and fun aspects. The dance name has been taken
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With extreme heat in Summer and the chilly Winters, the Spring season in India comes as a relief to all the people. If you have vacations on the mind, there is no better time than the Spring season to tour the Indian subcontinent. The country, in this season, witnesses the celebration of various festivals, Holi
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Bordered by the Himalayas, North India has some wonderful cities with comfortable climatic conditions and exotic sceneries. Here are some of the best holiday destinations for you to enjoy your time in. Gulmarg Lying in the western Himalayas, Gulmarg is a beautiful land in Kashmir, known to be the Heaven on Earth for its surreal
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With only three major states and a few union territories, this part of India is not as large as the others. However, it is home to some of the oldest cities of the country that have historical significance. Beautiful beaches and deserts also adorn this region. Mahabaleshwar Once known as the summer capital of
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This part of India is popular for its natural beauty and adventurous terrains. The spring season in this region is a relief after the cold winters and before the hot summers set in. It is the favorite time for the tourists. Here are some of the best locations for you to explore. Ziro Valley Located
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Bidesia is a folk dance form of Bihar based on a drama named Bidesiya written by Bhikari Thakur. It originated in the Bhojpuri speaking areas of Bihar. There are many folk dances in Bihar, but Bidesia has managed to keep itself on top of that. It is based on the Unlike other folk dances, Bidesia
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There are so many ways in which ideas and emotions can be expressed. Some choose to write, some choose to sing, and some chose to dance. One can not know why any folk dance form came into being but every one of them had an aim from the beginning. Jata-Jatin folk dance is one of
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Bagurumba folk dance is a colorful folk dance from Assam. It is a traditional dance of the Bodo community of Assam. This folk dance is inspired by and dedicated to the nature. With time, bagurumba folk dance has become one of the most popular folk dances of Assam. When Bagurumba is performed on a large
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Bihu is a folk dance form of Assam. Both men and women participate in this dance. It is unknown where Bihu was originated. But there are pieces of evidence that show that it has been in Assamese culture for a long time. This is a very important dance form for Assam people. Youths perform this
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Butta Bommalu is an amazing folk dance of Andhra Pradesh. This dance is performed to celebrate happiness during festivals. Some believe that the name of the dance has been taken from the king of the place from where this dance was originated. The name of the king was Tarakasena. He was a Rakshasha or demon.
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Kolattam dance originated in the regions of Macherla, Ramappa, Hampi, Mahabalipuram, and Tripathi. It is also called Kolannalu dance. The main prop used in this dance is a stick. It is a must-have for every dancer during the performance. The name of the dance itself has been derived from this prop used in the dance.
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